KANCHANABURI -- A loss of about 2 million baht in revenue from tourism is expected during the Songkran Festival following the closure of Huay Mae Khamin waterfall in Srinakarin Dam National Park, according to park chief Thiti Somphee.
The seven-tier Huay Mae Khamin is said to be the country's second most beautiful next to the Erawan waterfall in the Erawan National Park, also in Si Sawat district.
It has been closed indefinitely since March 13 as the water in the waterfall, which is a major tourist attraction, has been reduced to a trickle due to global warming.
Mr Thiti said it was decided to close the national park waterfall indefinitely until the amount of water returned normal.
He said Huay Mae Khamin usually generated about 3 million baht per year, 2 million baht in the month of April alone.
Despite the closure of Huay Mae Khamin, the park is still providing other services, including camping and lodging, and tourists can visit the park free of entry charges.